Hi, I'm Melinda from Tulsa. I'm a 50 something wife, mother and grandmother. I've been sewing off and on for 35+ years, more off than on! I used to garment so, but having a hard time fitting this aging body anymore :( so I am turning to other areas of sewing. I like to do machine embroidery, crafts, home dec and am about to start quilting. Hope I learn alot from y'all.
It's nice to be here.

Welcome from Dallas,Texas.

Thank you Mary, it's nice to be here! :mrgreen:

Welcome from Ohio.....hope you learn and enjoy....I just know you will....great bunch of Quilters

Thank you all for the warm welcome. I am about to start a baby quilt for my 2 year old GD just as soon as I get my courage up! I don't have an eye for color and that terrifies me :shock:

One quick way to get matching fabric is to pick your busy fabric....now look at the side salvages....you will see dots sometimes.......just match those dots to get the color or shades you want.....hope that tip will help you....

Welcome from Maine. This is a very helpful place - ask and you shall receive.

We'll help. Post a picture of the pattern and what fabric you have to get you started. We love to give our opinions. lol

I bought a baby quilt kit with already cut fabric that is just a simple single patch. Squares are 5 inches each. Instruction say to sew the seam at 1/2 inch, but I'm going to 1/4 inch seams.

I may start on a different one first tho. Every other block with an embroidered pony in it. My GD already loves horses! Planning on putting sashes (?) between each block. I'm just not sure what size block to cut. The designs are for a 4x4 hoop and I'm not sure what kind of stabilizer to use with it, cut, tear it away or make it the same size as the block and leave it. Any suggestions?

Hi Melinda!!! Welcome from another Oklahoma gal!!!! :D

When you are working with embroidery whether by hand or machine you need to start with a larger block because it will pull up some. After you are all done you will cut it down to size.

Hello from down the pike. I'm about 50 miles southwest of OKC. I work in OKC but our main office is in Tulsa. I'm also 50+. You will love quilting. Welcome to the board. You will learn so much. In fact I just learned something tonight while reading about borders. Again welcome

Welcome from N California! I have a sister, brother-in-law, for nephews and a niece who live in your area. I've been there once and it sure is a pretty place!

woo hoo! Someone else from OK!

Mary, how much larger would you suggest?

Thanks for the Welcome Okie! This seems to be a great site. I just found it today and haven't had a chance to read much of it yet but I will.

Yes, Oklahoma is nice, except for the Tornado's!

I'm not trying to ignore anyone. I think I lost a couple of messages I posted!

Welcome from NE CA. Glad you found us.

I would make it at least an inch bigger but even more would be good at least until you figure out your work. Then you could maybe cut it a little closer but still too big. I can't tell you how much fabric and work I have wasted because I am trying to save fabric. Not worth it. I wish I didn't know this first hand. LOL.

Welcome from Washington. You will love this site!

Welcome from southern Indiana!

Hi and welcome from Mass.

Hi Melinda--welcome from GA. Good luck with your first quilt. A baby quilt is a great way to get your feet wet. You will be hooked on quilting in no time.

Welcome from Southern California

Hi Melinda, Welcome from Anchorage, Alaska
glad you found us!

nice to meet you

Welcome, waving from Indiana, USA